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Men who could become next pope Here are a dozen of the men whom scholars, journalists and other Vatican watchers mention as leading candidates to succeed Pope John Paul II, grouped by region. EUROPE • ENNIO ANTONELLI, 68, archbishop of Florence, Italy. A popular religious scholar in Italy. Loves the fine arts. • GODFRIED DANNEELS, 71, archbishop of Mechlin-Brussels, Belgium. Considered a long shot, but popular with cardinals who prefer less top-down Vatican authority. • JOSEPH RATZINGER, turns 78 on April 16, German, the dean of the College of Cardinals. A tough critic of progressive Roman Catholics. Talked of as a transitional candidate for a shorter pontificate after Pope John Paul. • GIOVANNI BATTISTA RE, 71, a Vatican official who until recently was in charge of bishops. Specialized in working with Latin America. • ANGELO SCOLA, 63, patriarch of Venice, Italy. Popular among cardinals who want to return the papacy to Italy and prefer a tough follower of Pope John Paul's ideas. • DIONIGI TETTAMANZI, 71, archbishop of Milan, Italy. A widely published theologian. Strict on doctrine, but an advocate for the poor. LATIN AMERICA • JORGE MARIO BERGOGLIO, 68, archbishop of Buenos Aires, Argentina. A Jesuit priest who combines a scholarly background with concern for the Third World. • CLAUDIO HUMMES, 70, archbishop of Sao Paulo, Brazil. A Franciscan priest, strong on interfaith relations and the needs of the poor. • OSCAR ANDRES RODRIGUEZ MARADIAGA, 62, archbishop of Tegucigalpa, Honduras. A Salesian priest, talented linguist and top Latin American church leader. A strong advocate for the poor. • JAIME LUCAS ORTEGA Y ALAMINO, 68, archbishop of St. Cristobal, Havana, Cuba. Well thought of for expanding the Cuban church in tough times. Special interest in working with youth. AFRICA • FRANCIS ARINZE, 72, Nigerian, a Vatican official. For many years, the top Catholic leader from Africa. An expert on interfaith relations. - Thanks to MSNBC

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Apr 19, 2005 -> 10:28 AM) According to wbbm radio, the Pope is being fitted with his new robes right now. E! News has Star Jones there ready to ask him who designed it! Stella McCartney? Vera Wang? or stay in Italy and go Versace!

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Apr 19, 2005 -> 10:24 AM) My guess it older, European, and multilingual. I say it's younger, American and illiterate

I can safely say it isn't an American. The only one is recent hsitory who was ever considered a possibility was Cardinal Joseph Bernadine.

I say it's a surprise choice and he is under 65 years old.

QUOTE(SoxFanForever @ Apr 19, 2005 -> 10:15 AM) I guess you guys haven't seen EuroTrip. I am sure it is just a bunch of kids playing around with the popes hat and dancing around in his room I was thinking the exact same thing!

A great joy is to be announced!! I am very excited!!

Hello Joe! Your Ron Mexico name, the ultimate disguise, is Victor Liechtenstein That's pronouced Liechten-STEEN

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Apr 14, 2005 -> 07:45 AM) In case there was any lingering doubt because of those bastards in Boston, Carl Everett is one cool dude. He was by far the coolest guy at the fest. Carl is a really cool guy...and the leader in that clubhouse!

QUOTE(Steff @ Apr 13, 2005 -> 08:26 AM) We have them for 2 games and I can't wait... So do we...Very excited.

QUOTE(Steff @ Apr 13, 2005 -> 03:55 PM) When I put in my address it gives me a picture of when it was a dirt road and no houses were built yet.. pretty cool. It's ok that you live on a dirt road...No need to pretend there is a hosue there now. We still repect you.

QUOTE(Steff @ Apr 13, 2005 -> 10:01 AM) I'm pretty sure it's a fine anywhere to not have an outdoor cat tagged. Mine are indoor cats but we have their tags on them just in case they ever get out. Both of our cats have tags and that tiny microchip inside them, in case they get lost. And if they act bad, I can use use the microchip to blow them up!

QUOTE(MurcieOne @ Apr 13, 2005 -> 12:35 PM) ... he's just a good ol boy who made his way. He has a nice court with the jump man symbol on it... looks like hes a big Jordan fan... but who isnt. You can alomost sing along to that post with the "Dukes of Hazard" music...

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Apr 13, 2005 -> 08:17 AM) People like that are the reason all my cats are indoor cats. Thats right! Keep that pussy at home!

QUOTE(Butter Parque @ Apr 12, 2005 -> 02:40 PM) I could really care less about ESPN, according to them, there is 4 teams in major league baseball, the Yankees, Red Sox, Cubs, and the Barry Bonds'. They'll have to talk about us when we're in the playoffs. Then I guess you shouldn't have clicked on this topic, then.

Yes he does... Translation: Maybe we'll have to mention them on ESPN in discussion about the AL Central.

Uribe THROWIN some leather to get Lew Ford!! Slow chopper...quick transfer from glove to hand and a connon throw to 1st!

Scotty is on 3rd if he didn't steal. I like this new attitude!!!

QUOTE(3E8 @ Apr 7, 2005 -> 12:56 PM) On gameday it looks like they both struck out on bad pitches? They were great change-ups that dropped out of the zone at the last moment.

That's 3 K's in a row for Lee. He looks like he's getting into a groove.

Hawk ranting on Marriotti... this is always fun...

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Apr 7, 2005 -> 12:50 PM) Eeep. How this team keeps winning is beyond me. If Skiles isn't coach of the year, Frank Thomas is a skinny 98 pound white boy. That was before he took all those Steroids...

No prob...Jose keeps control. Groundout to Kong

:headshake Error on Crede...on an easy play.

QUOTE(Texsox @ Apr 7, 2005 -> 12:46 PM) I'm not complaining, but let's not run ourselves out of innings either. Good steal if no risk, a passed ball brings you home, but it would be really dumb to get tossed at 3rd for the third out. Scotty wouldn't have run, if he thought they were holding him on. Trust me, if he's on second again in this game, either the 2nd baseman or the SS will be standing there with him.